Heavy landslide closes a segment of the Pacific Coast Highway, with rain forecast for Los Angeles until Sunday.

Hit the Road Again: Pacific Coast Highway Reopening Soon

Get ready to hit the road again, folks! The stretch of Pacific Coast Highway between Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu and Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades is on track to reopen soon, according to the California Department of Transportation.

Earlier this week, a light rainstorm hit the LA area, causing a mudslide that shut down a section of PCH. However, the good news is that the rain, although unexpectedly chilly, didn't last long. The National Weather Service shared that it should be dissipating around noon and spotty showers will continue throughout the day.

You might have heard that a portion of the coast was affected by the Palisades fire, leading to the unfortunate mud slide. The rain sent mud flowing down the hills above PCH in Malibu, necessitating the closure of the highway between Carbon Beach Terrace and Sunset Boulevard. But don't worry! The closed section is expected to reopen at 6 a.m. Sunday to residents with burn scar passes, contractors, emergency responders, and designated Metro and school buses. Crews are making steady progress, but they'll still need to clear the mud at Peña Road in Malibu.

Keep in mind that the PCH isn't fully open yet, but we're hopeful that it will be by the end of May. Governor Gavin Newsom announced earlier that the highway would reopen to the public by this timeline, ahead of the originally predicted schedule. Fingers crossed for better weather ahead!

California: Clean-Up efforts progressing post-fire

The clean-up efforts following some major fires in California are making headway. Nearly 8,800 property owners have requested the Army Corps of Engineers to direct the cleanup of their burned homes. With more than 100 parcels a day being cleared, the job is almost halfway done, with June being a likely date for completion, officials say.

In other news, the rain has led to unseasonably cold weather in Los Angeles. Temperatures will drop to the high 50s on Saturday, and in the Antelope Valley, they will descend into the low 50s. "Today, the max temperatures are fairly cold – especially for this time of year," shared National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Lewis.

The rain is set to give way to partly cloudy skies on Sunday, and temperatures in LA will warm up to the low 60s. There's a possibility of about a quarter-inch of rain in low-lying areas and as much as a half-inch in the foothills.

This latest storm is part of a cool, wet weather pattern that could bring some April showers to Southern California. However, the rainfall totals are currently far below the average this period, with downtown LA having received 7.88 inches of rain since October 1st, compared to the average of 13.63 inches.

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The reopening of the Pacific Coast Highway between Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu and Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades, initially delayed due to a mudslide caused by a light rainstorm, is now expected to be handled by Caltrans soon.
The closure of the highway was necessary due to a mudslide triggered by rain, which flowing down the hills above PCH in Malibu, subsequently necessitating its closure between Carbon Beach Terrace and Sunset Boulevard.
The clean-up efforts following major fires in California are progressing, with nearly 8,800 property owners requesting the Army Corps of Engineers to assist in the cleanup of their burned homes.
Unseasonably cold weather has hit Los Angeles due to the recent rainstorm, causing temperatures to drop to the high 50s on Saturday and even lower in the Antelope Valley.
Environmental-science students at the University of Southern California (USC) are conducting research on the effects of climate-change on the LA area, including its impact on weather patterns and its potential consequences for the environment.
The reopening of the Pacific Coast Highway, though delayed, is expected to be a significant boost for transportation along the southern California coast, contributing to science-based efforts in addressing carbon emissions and overall environmental impact.